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Newsline 03.03.2018 | 17:15 UTC News Germany sees almost 1,000 anti-Muslim crimes in 2017 Germany's Interior Ministry says that at least 950 crimes were committed against Muslims or mosques in the country in 2017, a newspaper has reported. Thirty-three people were injured in attacks. Dresden: Thousands demonstrate against racism on PEGIDA anniversary Muslims 'integrate' well into Germany - but aren't accepted Is Islam changing Germany? Islam in Germany: Muslims prefer to be talked to rather than talked about Violence against refugees in Germany drops dramatically Germany's Turks plan to sue over AfD politician's 'camel drivers' rant Germany's far-right AfD overtakes Social Democrats in poll Attacks on German Muslims 'becoming more violent' Bangladesh: Top secular writer Zafar Iqbal attacked at university Writer Zafar Iqbal was reportedly stabbed in the head while taking part in a university event in Bangladesh. The well-known secular activist and science fiction author has faced death threats from radical Islamists. Fear spreads among bloggers in Bangladesh Bangladesh's Lady Justice pits Islamists against secularists Dissident Bangladeshi blogger seeks safety in Germany Asia on Edge - Bangladesh Bangladesh's new digital security law alarms journalists Activist: 'Bangladesh cannot ensure rule of law' Blasphemy allegations – the new way of muzzling free speech in South Asia Bangladesh's secular activists concerned about textbook changes Elderly Hindu priest murdered in Bangladesh Increasing attacks on Bangladeshi activists - some facts Slovak police release seven suspects detained over journalist's murder The murder of investigative reporter Jan Kuciak and his fiancee last weekend has sparked outrage in Slovakia. Prime Minister Robert Fico has also come under fire for his past tirades against the media. The Jan Kuciak case: Journalist Drew Sullivan speaks to DW Slovak officials resign after journalist's death Murdered Slovak journalist's final report details links between Mafia, government Slain Slovak journalist was targeted by Italian mafia, says colleague Australia: Three die from eating contaminated melon Authorities in Australia have traced a listeria outbreak that has killed three people to contaminated melons. People have been warned to throw out any cantaloupes bought before Wednesday. Food Poisoning - how to get rid of or avoid it completely Tons of meat recalled in Germany after suspected listeria outbreak Video referee technology approved for 2018 football World Cup Football's law-making body, the IFAB, has given the green light for the use of VAR technology at this year's World Cup. Critics say the system could slow games down. Is the use of video assistant referees a curse or a godsend? German football authorities back World Cup VAR use Opinion: VAR is here to stay — despite a rough Bundesliga start Opinion: The decision is irrelevant; VAR sucks the emotion out of football World Escape from al-Shabab: 'I was turned into a sex slave' Security agencies and human rights groups in Kenya are worried by the increasing number of young women and girls joining Somali's terrorist group al-Shabab. But for those who escape, life can get even more difficult. The 77 Percent: Escaping al-Shabab Back to war: Somali refugees return from Yemen Somalia: Former al-Shabab militants share their story Germany to end participation in EU military mission in Somalia Sports Matchday 25 Bundesliga roundup: Hamburg only draw in do-or-die Mainz match Relegation-threatened Hamburg have dropped more points, this time in a key battle against fellow strugglers Mainz. The hosts missed a penalty, had a goal disallowed by VAR and drew despite Mainz finishing with 10 men. Bundesliga: Crucial Dortmund test awaits RB Leipzig   © Deutsche Welle 2018